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Ressources, info & news on the Asia Source II camp - January 22-30 2007, Sukabumi, Indonesia
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About Asia Source II
Asia Source II was a nine-day Free/Open Source Software (FOSS) training camp gathering over 130 IT professionals of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from more than 27 countries, who came together in Sukabumi, Indonesia from 22 to 30 January 2007. The key objective was to promote the use of FOSS for social and economic development and to build a network of FOSS practitioners and trainers with Asia, particularly in the area of social justice and civic rights issues.
Asia Source II was jointly organized by UNDP's International Open Source Network (UNDP-IOSN) through its ASEAN+3 Centre of Excellence, InWEnt - Capacity Building International (Germany), Tactical Technology Collective (Netherlands), Aspiration (USA), and ICTWatch (Indonesia). The event was supported by The Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), Hivos and UNDP's Asia-Pacific Development Programme (UNDP-APDIP).
News, Blog and Media
[Press release, 31.01.2007]: Asia Source II ends - Free/Open Source Software recommended for use in developing countries - Over 130 IT professionals of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from more than 27 countries had gathered at Sukabumi, Indonesia for a nine-day Free/Open Source Software (FOSS) training camp called “ASIA SOURCE II.” The Indonesian Minister for Research and Technology, Mr. Kusmayanto Kadiman visited the camp for the inaugural session and the closing ceremony. He reminded the participants of the social and economic benefits and impacts of FOSS to the NGO and SME sectors. - more ... see media section
[Press release, 22.01.2007]: Large Pan-Asian event opens in Indonesia to share knowledge on Free/Open Source Software - see media section
- For interesting case studies and interviews by the participants, read the Participant Interviews -> Interviews
- For insights on what was going on at the camp, read our camp blog.
- For pictures, see the online Online Gallery.
Summaries of main learning sessions
Below, you find learning resources, notes summaries and agendas of the four main learning tracks and the afternoon sessions:
- Open Publishing and Broadcasting- Track Updates
- Alternative Hardware and Access
- FOSS Implementation and Migration
- Information Management
- Afternoon Sessions (with topics such as Internet Telephony, Wikis for beginners, FOSS Business Models, Inexpensive Computing Devices, 3D Linux Desktop ...)
The Agenda Overview provides agenda basics, maps out the calendar for Asia Source II and provides summaries of general sessions.
Network of Asian FOSS activists - the Participants
Asia Source II seeked to build the skills and networks of those in the region who are working within NGO and SME sector. The event brought together a wealth of resource persons, FOSS eperts and activits, from the more technical to the more content oriented. These range from software developers and system administrators, to trainers, consultants and FOSS advocates, as well as technology/NGO project managers, and tech-savvy NGO workers. Asia Source II was particularly aimed at those NGOs who are working on social justice and civic rights issues, i.e. human rights, ethnic minorities, women/children, disabled, anti-corruption, public health and environment.
read more about the participants -> Participants and List of Participant Blogs
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Asia Source II?
Asia Source II was a nine-day Free/Open Source Software (FOSS) training camp gathering over 130 IT professionals of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from more than 27 countries, who came together in in Sukabumi, Indonesia from 22 to 30 January 2007. Asia Source II provided participants with a range of practical and hands-on sessions aimed at increasing the use of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) amonst the NGO and SME in the region. The camp worked towards moving beyond conceptual discussions of the benefits of FOSS into practical skillsharing between those working with NGOs and SMEs.
- What are the topics discussed at Asia Source II?
During the nine days, participants were challenged to both share their skills and learn from others. Sessions took the form of structured and formalised sessions. The four main tracks were:
- Open Publishing and Broadcasting- Track Updates
- Alternative Hardware and Access
- FOSS Implementation and Migration
- Information Management
- Afternoon Sessions
- What is the concept of "Source Events"?
Fin out more about the background of the Source Event concept here</i> -> Background
read more -> FAQ
Advisory Group
Asia Source II Advisory Group consists of Onno Purbo, Partha Pratim Sarkar, Balthas Seibold, Christiane Weber, Alvin Marcelo and Pia Waugh.
The Advisory Group members perform two important functions. They selected the participants from the pool of applications. They also helped the organisers design the curriculum and content for Asia Source II.
read more about the advisory group members -> Advisory Group
Organisers and Supporters
Click here to learn more about our Organisers and Supporters.
The websites of the organisers are here: International Open Source Network, InWEnt - Capacity Building International Germany, Tactical Technology Collective, Aspiration and ICTWatch.
The websites of the supporters are here: The Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), Hivos and UNDP-APDIP.
Contact info
IOSN Asean+3 Team:
Alvin Marcelo
Francis Sarmiento
asean3(at)iosn(dot)net
Indonesia - ICTWatch Team Contact Information
Bona Simanjuntak (Coordinator)
Mobile : 62-856-100-3159, 62-818-418-478, 62-938-77-661
Office : 62-21-8613027
YM : bonasimanjuntak(at)yahoo(dot)com
Venue
Asia Source II was a community building event - in the spirit of free and open source software - participants shared resources, contributed to activities and the running of the event. The event was held at Yawitra Resort at Sukabumi. According to the Wikipedia "Sukabumi is a city and regency in the highlands of West Java, Indonesia, about 80 km (50 miles) south of Jakarta. Located at an altitude of about 600 meters (2000 feet), the city is a minor hill station resort, with a cooler climate than the surrounding lowlands". "Suka Bumi" in Bahasa Indonesia means "Like Earth".
read more about the venue -> Venue
Photo Gallery
Post-Sukabumi pictures
